Piers Morgan Crowned 'Celebrity Apprentice'

 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: March 28, 2008 10:32 AM EDT
LAST UPDATED: March 28, 2008 10:37 AM EDT

NEW YORK, New York --

Trace Adkins got canned and former British tabloid editor Piers Morgan got crowned the winner on "The Celebrity Apprentice."

On last night's season finale, the guys' final task was to hold a grand charity event. Adkins was in charge of taking care of the talent, The Backstreet Boys, while Morgan was responsible for the auction and food.

Morgan's team raised more money than Adkins, while Adkins' team sold more tickets. Trump said Morgan ultimately "did an amazing job and beat the hell out of everybody."

Trump told Adkins he ended up with a number one single, and called him a "special human being. A beautiful guy."

Morgan's charity is the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund which provides help for families of United States military personnel lost in the line of duty. Morgan's brother has fought in two tours of duty in Iraq and his brother-in-law has fought in two tours of duty in Afghanistan.

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